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Oct. 9, 1928; 1,686,927

D. R. RICHARDS WINDOW 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Original Filed May 31, 1923fizzorizay.

Oct. 9; 1928. 1,686,927

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Patented Oct. 9, 1928,

UNiTED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WINDOW.

Application filed May 31, 1923, Serial No. 642,487. .Renewed March 11928 structed, that the lower sash can be supported upon a pivotallysupported inner guide strip and the upper sash can be supported upon apivotally supported parting bead strip for lowering the sash in anarcurate path inwardly to obviate the necessity of sitting upon thewindowv sill or going out of a room to wash the outside faces of thewindow panes.

A further object of the invention is the provision of laterally movablecasing strips pivotally supported at their lower ends and provided withmeans for carrying the sash upon the strips when lowering the strips andsash in an arcuate pathinto a room. I I

A still further object of theinvention is the provision of means forsupporting either or both of the sash in a predetermined locked positionwhen it is desired to ventilate a room.

A still further object of the invention is the provisionvof a slidingsash window, so constructed that it will be easy 'and simple inoperation and the parts so arranged that the parting beads and guidestrips can be applied to any standardsliding sash window frame alreadyinstalled in a building so that the windows'can be opened inwardly, inan. arcuate path when desired, for either cleaning the window panes orventilating the room.

lVith the above and other objects in view, the invention consists in thenovel features of construction,arrangement and combination of partshereinafter more fully described and finally pointed out in the claimshereto Referring to the accompanying drawings forming apart of thisspecification, wherein like characters of reference denote similar partsthroughout the several views:

Fig. 1, is a front elevation of a sliding sash window embodying thefeatures of my invention. 1

Fig. 2, is a sectional view taken on line 22 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3, is a sectional view taken on the same strips in its innermostposition.

Fig. 5, is a sectional view of the device showing the lower sash in aninclined position and the upper sash lowered for attachment to thepivotal parting bead;

Fig. 6, is a sectional View of the device showing both the lower andupper sash as supported in aninclined' position upon the inner ivotalguide strips and the pivotal parting ead strips, respectively.

Fig. 7, is a cross sectional view of one of the window guide stripreceiving channels.

Fig. 8, is a perspective view of one of the pivot pins. V

Fig. 9, is a detail in side elevation of the means for holding theutwosash from displacement when in their inclined position.

, Referring to the drawings, the reference character 1 represents thesides of a window casing 2. 3 and 4 represent the lower and uppersliding sash, respectively, of a window, the sashof which are providedwith the usual sash cords 5 which ride over suitable pulleys 6. 7indicates the usual outer sash guide strips which aresuitably fixed tothe sides 1 of the window casing.

8 represents short upper and lower parting beads, or strips fixed to thesides 1 of the window casing. 9 indicates movable intermediate partingbeads, or strips.

10 indicates short upper and lower inner sash guide strips which aresuitably fixed to the sides 1 of the window casing, while 11 representsmovable intermediate inner sash Y guide strips.

The intermediate parting beads, or strips 9 are normally receivable inchannels 12 formed in the sides 1 of the window casing. These channelsare preferably lined with noncorrodible material 13. The lower end ofeach parting head 9 is provided with a suitable outwardly directed, orextended pivot pin 14 having a flattened securing head 15. The pivot pin14 of each parting bead 9 is journaled in an opening 16 in the adjacentside 1 of the window casing and-an opening 17 in a metallic bearingplate 18. Each pivot pin leis provided with a sultable stop "pin 19.

The stop pin when in register with a recess 20 in the openings 16 and17, will permit the pivot pins to be withdrawn from their bearings. Theremoval of the parting beads can only be accomplished, as stated, whenthe parting beads have been lowered to a horizontal position. The outerand inner face of each parting bead 9 is faced at the ends with ametallic facing strip 21, to reinforce the ends thereof.

The intermediate parting heads 9 are movable toward and away from eachother through the medium of the pins 14 and are also pivotally supportedby means of the pins 14.

The intermediate inner sash guide strips 11 are preferably receivable insuitable channels 22 formed in the sides 1 of the window casing. Thesechannels are preferably lined with a no'n-corrodible material 23. Thelower end of each guide strip 11 is provided with a suitable outwardlydirected pivot pin 24 also having a flattened securing head 15. Thepivot'pin 24 of each sash guide strip 11 is 'ournal'ed in an o ienin 25in the sides 1 of the window casing and in an opening 26 in a suitablemetallic bearing )late 27 Each pivot pin 24 is provided with a suitablestop pin 28. The stop pin 28, when in register with a recess 29 in theopenings 25 and 26 will permit the pivot pins 24 to be withdrawn fromtheir bearings. The removal of the sash guide strips from their bearingscan be accomplished, as stated, when the intermediate sash guide strips11 have been lowered to a horizontal position. The outer face of eachinner intermediate sash guide strip 11 is faced with a metallic facingstrip 30. The ends of this strip engages theinner face of each strip forreinforcing the strip. Each intermediate sash guide strip 11 is providedwith a side strip or bead 31 which is suitably fixed thereto. Ifdesired, the intermediate inner sash guide strips 11 need not bereceivable in channels 22, but may merely engage the inner face of eachside 1- 0f the window casing.

The intermediate parting bead, as well as the intermediate sash guidestrips are held in their closed or normal position by means suitablefasteners 32 for holding the strips in contact with the sides 1 of thewindow casing. Upper and lower fasteners may be employed when desired.

The lower end of each intermediate inner sash guide strip 11 ispreferably enlarged as at 33 to provide a greater support for thesupporting pins 24.

The pivot pin 24 of the sash guide strips 11 are ositioned lower thanthe pivot pins of the parting heads 9 as will be apparent from Fig. 1,of the drawings.

Each parting bead 9 is provided with a pair of suitably spacedsupporting arms 34 adapted for interlocking engagement with a pair ofupper hook shaped members 35 fixed to the upper rail of the upper sashand a pair of looped members 36 fixed to the lower rail of the uppersash when parting beads 9 have been moved toward each other apredetermined distance to register the hooks and loops of the upper sashwith the supporting arms of the intermediate parting beads 9.

Each intermediate sash guide 11 is provided with. a pair of suitablyspaced supporting arms 3. adapted for interlocking engagement with apair of upper hook shaped members 38 fixed to the upper rail of thelower sash and a pair of looped members 39 fixed to the lower rail ofthe lower sash when the inner" intermediate sash guide strips 11 havebeen moved toward each other a predetermined distance to align the hooksand looped members of the lower sash with the supporting arms of thesash guide strips 11- 7 Each of the intermediate parting heads 9 as wellas the inner intermediate sash guide strips 11 are provided with apairof suitable pull knobs 40 for moving ward or away from each other. a

41 indicates a pair of suitable rollers carsaid elements to-.

ried by the upper stationary parting beads I and upper inner sash guidestrips over which the sash cords can pass when the sash are be ing swunginward and downward, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6.

When it is desired to hold the sash in their I inwardly inclinedpositions against possible displacement, I employ a suitable bracemember 42 which is pivotally connected at its lower end to one of thesash guide strips 11. The free end of the brace member 42 is hookshaped, as at 43, for engagement with a suit able pin 44 carried by oneof the sides 1 of the window casing. Brace member 42 is provided with ahinged brace member 45 which is provided with a hook shaped end 46 forengagement with a suitable pin 47 fixed to one of the parting beadstrips 9, as shown in Fig. 9. By means of this arrangement, both sashmay be locked together in their inclined positions, as shown in Fig. 6.The operation of the device is as follows: hen it is desired to wash theoutside of the window pane of the lower sash, the sash is first raisedso that the hooks 38 and the upper part of the looped members 39 arepositioned ust above the arms 37 on the stop beads or inner sash guidestrips 11. The two guide strips 11 are then moved toward each other tobring the arms 37 into register with the hooks 38 and loops 39 and thenthe lower sash is lowered to the position shown in Fig. 3 to bring thehooks and loops into engagement with the respective arms. The two guidestrips 11 are then moved inwardly in an arcuate path, through the mediumof the pivot pins to the desired inner position within a room. It willbe observed that the lower window sash is, carried upon. the guiderespective arms.

strips 11 and that free access may be had to the outside of thewindowpane when in the position shown in Fig.5.

After the outside face of the window pane of the lower sash has beencleaned, the upper sash is lowered so that the hooks and the upper partof the looped members 36 are positioned just above the arms 34: on theparting heads 9. The two parting beads are then moved toward each otherto bring the arms 34: into register with he hooks 35 and loops 36 andthen the upper sash is lowered.

to the position shown in Fig. 5 to bring the hooks and loops intoengagement with the After this operation, the two parting beads and theupper sash resting thereupon are moved together in an arcuate paththrough the medium of the pivot pins to the desired inner position, asillustratedin Fig. 6.

It is evident from the foregoing description, that a window constructionas herein set forth, obviates the dangers and inconvenience incident tothe washing of the outside of sliding sash windows, and it also obviatesthe removal of window screens.

It is obvious that the window sash may be moved into and held in thepositions shown in Figs. 5 and 6 for ventilating purposes as well aswindow washing.

The many advantages of the herein described invention will readilysuggestthemselves to those skilled in the art to which it appertains.

I do not desire to be understood as limiting myself to the exact detailsof construction and arrangement of parts as herein described andillustrated, as it is manifest that var1ations and modifications be madewith out departing from the spirit and scope of my invention and theterms of the following claims, hence I wish it to be understood that Ireserve the right to make any such changes, or modifications as mayfairly fall within the scope of the appended claims when fairlyconstrued.

What I claim is:

1. In a window construction, a window casing having a pair of opposedfixed outer sash guide strips, a pair of opposed inner sashguide strips,means-for-pivotally supporting and laterally moving said inner sashguide strips, a pair of opposed fixed upper and lower parting beadstrips, a pair of opposed intermediate parting bead st-rlps, means forpivotally supporting and laterally moving said intermediate parting beadstrips, sash supporting arms fixed to the pivotally Supported andlaterally movable inner sash guide strips, hooks and loops fixed to thelower sash for engagement with said arms to secure the lower sash to theinner sash guide strips during inward swinging movement of the lowersash, sash supporting arms fixed to the pivotally supported andlaterally movable intermediate parting bead strips, hooks and loopsfixed to the upper sash for engage ment' with said arms to secure theupper sash to the intermediate pivotally supportedand laterally movableparting bead strips during inward swinging movementof the upper sashafter-the lower sash has been lowered by inward swingmg movementthereof.

2. In a window construction, a window casing having fixed opposed outersash guide strips, opposed pivotally supported and laterally movableparting bead strips, opposed pivotally supported and laterally movableinner sash guide strips, fastening means for locking said sash guidestrips and parting brad strips in the normal. positionwith relationtosides of the window casing, cooperatin g catches fixed to the innersash guide strips and the lower sash, the latter catches adapt-- ed toengage the former for supporting the lower sash duringinward swingingmovement thereof after the latter catches have been elevated by theraising of the lower sash and the former have been moved inwardlaterally and then'the latter lowered for engagement with the former.

3. In a window construction, a casing, guide strips pivotally mounted onopposite sides of the casing for movement towards each other, a sash,looped members carried by the sash, hooked members carried by the guidestrips for engagement with the looped members of the sash when the guidestrips have been moved toward each other a predetermined distance forholding the sash against displacement upon the guide strips duringpivotal movement of the guide strips.

4. In a window construction, a casing, guide strips pivotally mounted onopposite sides of the casing for movement towards each other, a sash,sash cords fixed to the sash and means for supporting the sash againstdisplacement upon said guide strips after they have been moved towardeach other a predetermined. distance so that the guide strips and sashmay be moved together in an inward arcuate path.

5. In a window construction, a window casing, parting bead stripspivotally mounted on the opposite sides of'the casing for movementtoward each other, inner sash guide strips pivotally mounted on theoppo' site sides of the casing for movement toward each other, an uppersliding sash, a lower sliding sash, means for supporting each sashagainst displacement upon their respective strips after the strips havebeen moved toward each other a predetermined distance so that the stripsand their respective sash can be moved together in the pivotal movementof the strips.

6. In a window construct-ion, a window casing, an upper anda lowersliding window I sash, opposed pivotally supported and inward laterallymovable parting and stop strips sash supporting means fixed to theparting and stop strips, fastening means fixed to the upper and thelower sash cooperating with the sash supporting means to se cure thesashes to their respective strips after the strips have been movedlaterally toward each other prior to inward swinging movement of thesashes upon their respective strips.

7. In a sliding sash window frame structure, a casing, parting beadstrips pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the casing for movementlaterally toward each other and inner stop strips pivotally mounted onopposite sides of the casing tor movement laterally toward each other. i

8. In a sliding sash window frame structure, a casing, parting headstrips pivotally mounted on'opposite sides of the casing -itor movementtoward each other, inner stop strips pivotally monnted on opposite sidesof the casing for movement toward each other and arms on the partingbead strips and the stop strip adapted to cooperate with means onsliding sashes carried by the casing for securing the sashes to therespective In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name to thespecification. 7

DAVID REES RICi-IARD5 xa

